Modern Cultivation : The Strongest Couple Bonded by Vampire System-Chapter 556: Warforge Game
Alex's surroundings quickly changed. Opening his eyes, he found himself in what could only be described as a battlefield. A strong scent of blood filled the air. Looking around, he saw corpses and body parts littering the ground. On top of them, a translucent screen displayed a countdown timer. 'What's this countdown before their bodies disappear? Does this mean we have a way to revive them? Or will they just respawn afterward? Well, first things first.'
Alex focused on his own situation, his mind honing in on summoning his status.
[Name = Jack Rasefield
Gender = Male
Class = Soldier
Faction = Kingdom of Evermore
Level = 29
Exp = 42,326/160,055
Life = -1/3
Hp = 1/1215
Mana = 12/125
Str = 165
Agi = 38
Int = 48]
'Hmm, standard status in games. This life probably means each person can respawn three times before death.' Alex then checked out more of his inventory and skills, analyzing how things worked. Each moment made him feel excited as it reminded him of the old times. It felt like it had been forever since he played games like this.
"Alright, I get how things work here. Now, usually, I would start by buying gear and exp boosts, but there's no such thing here. Hmm… but that doesn't mean I cannot do anything." Alex's lips curled into a grin as he walked around, checking each corpse. First, he tried to take their equipment, but he failed. There was some kind of system that made all the gear disappear the moment it was removed from the corpse.
Alex had already suspected something like this would happen. Otherwise, there was no way all the gear would be left here. After looking around once more, Alex moved some distance away from the battlefield, looking for a safe spot. His next step was exploring the memories of this body. On the way, he wondered, 'Now that I think of it, since their gear cannot be looted, why don't they just delete the bodies directly? Does it have another purpose? Even if it's a delay before respawn, there is no need to leave their bodies just like this. Is it just for immersion? Am I overthinking things?'
In the end, Alex didn't find any conclusive reason. After fifteen minutes of walking, he finally found the entrance to a cavern. Looking at the dirt, he saw some marks left behind by wild animals. His lips curled into a smile, and with a thought, a mace appeared in his hand. He walked slowly toward the entrance, his body tense, preparing to enter combat at any moment.
The sound of growls reached his ears. "A dire wolf, classic." In front of him, twelve wolves the size of lions appeared. Each of them bared their sharp fangs, but none leaped to attack. Instead, they moved in formation, surrounding Alex.
The atmosphere grew heavier, but Alex didn't flinch. His grip on the mace tightened, his eyes locking onto one wolf standing out from the pack. Its fur carried a black stripe near its feline-like eyes, signaling its role as the leader. "Awooo…" The howl sent shivers through the air, and with it, the wolves jumped forward in unison.
Alex counted the timing. Just an inch away before their fangs reached him, he smashed his mace to the ground. 'Seismic Blast.'
BAM!
The ground trembled as the shockwave erupted, sending the entire pack flying backward. Numbers flashed briefly above each wolf as they were launched.
[150 Damage]
[Critical! 300 Damage]
Several wolves staggered to their feet, their snarls wavering as red streaks of damage flickered above their heads. The striped wolf roared and rallied the pack for another attack. Alex charged forward, targeting a wolf that was still recovering. "Crushing Blow!"
BAM! The wolf crumpled under the impact, its body skidding across the dirt.
[250 Damage]
[EXP +50]
[You get Wolf Fang x1]
A quick glance told Alex he couldn't afford to stand still. Three wolves leaped from the left. Timing his step, he evaded their claws and retaliated with a sweeping arc of his mace. Cleave! The force tore through them, numbers flashing in quick succession.
[200 Damage]
[Critical! 400 Damage]
[EXP +75]
[You get Wolf Hide x2, Healing Potion x1]
The striped wolf snarled, its eyes narrowing as it launched forward, faster and more aggressive than the rest. Alex braced himself. As the beast lunged, he sidestepped and struck downward.
Crack!
The strike hit its mark, but the alpha twisted mid-air, lessening the impact.
[150 Damage]
The wolf landed and immediately looked back at Alex, its claws digging into the dirt. In an instant, it charged again. Alex raised his mace to block, but the beast's weight pushed him back several steps. He gritted his teeth and planted his feet firmly. "Alright, your turn," he muttered, shoving the alpha off and following up with a quick overhead strike. "Crushing Blow!"
BAM! The hit connected with the wolf's flank, forcing a pained yelp as the damage numbers flickered above.
[250 Damage]
But the alpha wasn't done. It staggered only for a moment before leaping high into the air. Alex's eyes widened—it was aiming for his head. He rolled to the side as the beast crashed down where he had stood moments before, claws tearing through the dirt. "A jumping attack? That's new," Alex muttered. He turned back just in time to see the alpha circling him.
The beast leaped again, this time faking left before darting right. Its claws scraped against his armor, sending him stumbling.
[35 Damage Taken]
[HP 763/1215]
"Not bad," Alex said, smirking through the sting of the hit. He tightened his grip on the mace and activated his skill again
"Seismic Blast!"
Bam! The shockwave exploded outward, catching the alpha mid-step. The wolf was thrown off balance and crashed to the ground, whimpering as the damage appeared.
[200 Damage]
The alpha scrambled to its feet, but its movements were slower now. Blood matted its fur where the mace had struck. Sensing an opening, Alex pressed forward. "Time to finish this!" He swung his mace in a wide arc, aiming for the alpha's exposed side. But the wolf wasn't done yet. It ducked under the swing and lunged, its jaws clamping down on Alex's arm.
[50 Damage Taken]
[HP 713/1215]
